This one-page publication entitled, "1995 Ear Rot and Mycotoxin Survey" gives statistical data on ears collected at or near the time of harvest. Data indicated widespread Fusarium ear rot and over 90 percent of the su...

New records were set for yield and production in 2014, a good year for popcorn in Indiana. In 2014, 91,000 acres of popcorn were planted in Indiana, up 10,000 acres from 2013. A total of 90,000 acres were harvested, also...

This is a box of 25 copies of the Corn & Soybean Field Guide, an in-field reference that provides detailed and descriptive information for corn and soybean producers. Topics include identifying and managing insect, disea...

Specialty grains and oilseeds have a long tradition as part of Indiana's crop mix. This publication addresses questions such as the number of acres devoted to specialty grains in Indiana, the differences in growing speci...

This publication discusses when corn is most susceptible to hail damage, determining yield loss due to stand reduction and defoliation, determining direct ear damage, bruising and stalk damage, and estimating total yie...

This publication describes several popular pencil shrink methods, provides examples of their calculations, and discusses the use of shrinkage as a basis for evaluating custom drying and grain sale alternatives. Tables ...

This one-page publication entitled, "Cob Rot Damaged Corn" discusses one of the reasons why grain inspectors dock prices paid on corn. Cob rot is on the rise and is caused by diplodia ear rot. As a result of diplodia...

This is the iPad app version of the popular pocket-size guide. This comprehensive, science-based app provides a range of information to help you effectively manage corn and soybean production. If you have ever used the p...

wildlife damage to field crops is a widespread concern, and the control of wildlife damage to crops is an important component of wildlife management. But given the economic and social importance of both agriculture and ...

This publication discusses when to harvest, harvest management, and harvest technique. Tables are included listing the influence of corn hybrid maturity group and harvest date on the yield and percent moisture when har...

In a normal year, many farmers like to wait until the moisture content is at least below 28% before beginning harvest. The field moisture content continues to decrease during the fall. This publication shows the approxim...

This video addresses the issue of using stressed corn in a drought as feed for cattle. The problems/challenges such as the high nitrate levels are addressed. Silage vs Greenchop is addressed. introducing high nitrate ...

Getting the correct amount of Nitrogen needed for optimal corn yields can be difficult. However, using a chlorophyll meter can help determine the amount of Nitrogen a corn plant has been able to accumulate. This publicat...

Arrested ear development is a physiological disorder that can significantly affect corn yields. It is not a disease, but refers to the abnormal corn ear development caused by a number of stress factors, including the app...

The fungus Aspergillus flavus causes Aspergillus ear rot, one of the most important diseases in corn. The fungus produces a mycotoxin, - known as aflatoxin, - inside the diseased corn kernels. This bulletin describes how...

Although common rust and southern rust diseases rarely cause economic yield loss in Indiana, it is important to accurately diagnose these diseases and be aware of practical management options. This publication describes:...

Although plant pathologists around the North Central region have noted the prominent diseases in their states or provinces for years, there has been no coordinated effort to document disease-related losses in corn yields...

This is the second year that plant pathologists around the North Central region have coordinated their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact of...

Diplodia ear rot has become a common and troublesome fungal disease on Indiana corn, particularly in reduced tillage and continuous corn situations. This bulletin describes how to recognize the disease, minimize losses, ...

The impact of Fusarium ear rot on yield is usually minimal, however, corn producers should be concerned about the risk of fumonisin contamination, which affect human and livestock health. This publication describes how t...

Gibberella ear rot, or Gib ear rot, can occur throughout Indiana, but it tends to be more prevalent in the northern half of the state. This publication describes how to recognize and identify the disease, its danger to a...

Goss's bacterial wilt and leaf blight of corn was blamed for yield losses of as much as 60 bushels/acre in northwestern Indiana in 2008, proving that this bacterial disease can cause substantial yield loss in the state. ...

Since the mid-1990s ray leaf spot has become the one of the most important foliar diseases of corn in Indiana. This publication describes how to correctly identify the disease, conditions that favor disease development, ...

Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB), caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum, is an increasingly important disease in the U.S. Corn Belt. NCLB can cause yield loss if it develops before or during the tasseling and silking...

This publication discusses the likely effects of drainage improvements, the yield value of those improvements, the factors determining the economics of drainage, and how to calculate returns to a drainage investment. T...

The purpose of this publication is to assist you in making that important corn replant decision. It allows you to determine your damaged field's current yield potential, its replant yield potential, and the dollar ret...

This entry in the Agronomy Guide series addresses the growing use of conservation tillage in Indiana and the changes in fertilizer management necessary to integrate this system into farm operations. It contains infor...

This guide provides an overview of the current knowledge of fungicides and their use on field crops. This comprehensive book combines past knowledge about fungicides with recent developments in the realm of field crop fu...

Giant ragweed is one of the most common and problematic weeds in corn and soybean production in the eastern Corn Belt. With the development of herbicide resistance in many giant ragweed poplulations, the number of effec...

This publication discusses growing season characteristics and requirements in the corn belt, including precipitation requirements and illustrations. Tables are also included listing field corn hybrid maturity classificat...

This publication discusses conditions conducive to frost damage, the effect of frost damage on grain development and yield, handling the damaged corn, and reducing the risk of frost damage. Tables are included listing ...

This eight-page publication entitled, "Harvesting, Drying, and Storing Frost-Damaged Corn and Soybeans" discusses frost damage. How far along the plant was when frost occurred reflects on how best to treat the corn and...

This nine-page publication entitled, "Low-Temperature Drying of Corn In Southwestern Indiana" discusses a variety of topics. Low temperature drying, how to maximize capacity, recommendations, and tables are also covere...

This grain quality fact sheet explains low-temperature drying and how to maximize the capacity of low-temperature drying systems. It also has an appendix that discusses how to use the recommendations, and includes ex...

This brochure offers quick tips to help grain producers, livestock producers, and storage and handling personnel minimize the risk posed by aflatoxin. Additional information is available on the Managing Moldy Corn websi...

Molds are a concern because they can reduce grain quality and storability. Under some conditions, certain molds can produce mycotoxins, substances that can be harmful to livestock and humans. This brochure explains basic...

During the 2009 Indiana corn harvest, livestock producers heard numerous reports of mycotoxin levels high enough to cause concern. The main mycotoxins in feed grains that sheep and meat goat producers need to be concerne...

This publication presents research that shows how plant height uniformity influences yield in continuous corn using conservation tillage systems. This publication discusses some real causes of yield loss in no-till corn...

This publication presents an overview of popcorn production practices for both commercial and home use purposes and includes management involved in growing, harvesting, conditioning, storing, and marketing....

This grain quality fact sheet has information about preparing for fall harvest, including establishing a harvest strategy, determining crop drying needs, and maintaining a good storage management routine....

This 8-page publication answers 27 frequently asked questions about drainage water management for Midwest corn and soybean cropping systems. Drainage water management is one strategy to reduce the nitrate loads in draina...

This three-page publication entitled, "Rewarming 'Supercold' Grain" discusses how some farmers attempted to "freeze" corn to improve its keeping quality through spring and summer. To avoid spoilage and mold, it is nec...

Alternative forage and nitrates are discussed - precautions and making silage. Opportunities and precautions when looking to alternate ways to feed cattle. Safety in feeding cattle high nitrate feed is discussed.

For many years, N recommendations in the Midwest were based on achieving a specific corn yield goal (if you want so many bushels per acre, apply so much N). This began to change in 2006. As growers consider adopting thes...

The objectives of this publication are 1) to describe the relationship between plant stress, plant sugars, and stalk rot, 2) to provide the producer with preventive management options to help minimize the risk of stalk ...

Losses from stalk rots may occur directly when plants are prematurely killed and ears are lightweight and poorly finished or indirectly when harvest losses are increased due to lodging. This publication discusses the dif...

This handy in-field guide will help sweet corn growers quickly and accurately diagnose common insect, weed, disease, and vertebrate pests. The pocket-sized reference also includes information on harvesting and cultivatio...

This publication discusses the genetics and breeding, environmental conditions, mineral nutrition, weeds, insects, diseases, nematodes, and harvesting and handling of sweet corn. Tables are included listing the relati...

4-page publication describing the effects of ethanol production on grain transportation and storage, including near and longer term adjustments and effects on inbound and outbound transportation of corn and on grain elev...

Nitrogen fertilizer is essential for profitable corn yields, but is also a major production cost and can contribute to environmental degradation. This publication provides information about soil nitrate tests, collecting...

This publication discusses identification of drought stress and its effect on corn growth and yield, possible revenue sources if you are affected by drought, utilizing drought-stressed corn, switching to another crop, ...

Soybean relies on a specific species of bacteria, Bradyrhizobium japonicum, to fix atmospheric nitrogen. This publication explores how this symbiotic relationship works and how inoculating these microbes can affect soybe...